The must-see South Korean film during the Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase this year is the opening night film, “The Prison,” at 8 p.m. Friday (March 31) at Regal Theaters Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and IMAX in Honolulu. ADVERTISING
The must-see South Korean film during the Hawaii International Film Festival Spring Showcase this year is the opening night film, “The Prison,” at 8 p.m. Friday (March 31) at Regal Theaters Dole Cannery Stadium 18 and IMAX in Honolulu.
Directed by Na Hyeon, “The Prison” has an all-star cast of Rae-won Kim (“Doctors”), Suk-gyu Han (“Romantic Doctor”), Kyoung-young Lee and Jae-yoon Jo. The official release date in South Korea also is Friday.
For more information, visit www.hi.org.
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“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 39 and 40
6:30 p.m. today: Jae-soon is guilt stricken at seeing Ddol lying unconscious in the hospital. Se-gye tells her to prepare for the worst case scenario, which makes her furious. Facing difficulties, Gab-dol tells Gab-soon they should call off the marriage. 7:45 p.m. today: Ki-ja hands over Gab-dol’s bank accounts to Gab-soon, while giving her an earful. Gab-dol is concerned with the growing rift between Gab-soon and his mother. Se-gye runs into his mother after telling her he’s working at the store.
“Innocent Defendant”
Episodes 12 and 13
7:45 p.m. Monday: The warden orders an inspection of all cells. Jung-woo’s cellmates worry for him as he tries to return to his cell. As Joon-hyun packs to leave, he comes across Ha-yun’s Nemo stuffed doll and is engulfed in pain. 7:45 p.m. Tuesday: Jung-woo, Chul-shik and Mong-chi split up, as they are chased down by prison guards. Jung-woo is stopped by a policeman. Chul-shik and Mong-chi are concerned for Jung-woo’s welfare when they hear a gunshot. Chairman Cha goes to meet Min-ho, while trying to find a way to wiggle out of charges against Chamyoung.
“Saimdang, Memoir of Colors”
Episodes 13 and 14
7:45 p.m. Wednesday: Saimdang attends the emergency parents’ meeting at the school. Whieumdang makes an issue of Saimdang’s family, proposing expulsion for Hyun-ryong. King Joong-jong and Yi Gyum go out on a hunting trip. The king questions the quality of the paper produced by Jangwon Paper Co., which is operated by Min Chi-hyung. 7:45 p.m. Thursday: A competition for the best paper is to be hosted. Saimdang heads to Woonpyungsa to find out the secret to the best paper. Whieumdang finds out and follows her. King Joong-jong entrusts Yi Gyum to investigate corruption in paper purchases for the court. With this authority, Yi Gyum closes in on Min Chi-hyung.
“Happy Home”
Episodes 42 and 43
7:45 p.m. Friday: Sam-bong and Mi-soon have a cook off. If Mi-soon loses, she has to give up the restaurant. And if Sam-bong loses, he must give Mi-soon her children. Meanwhile, Hae-ryung is in total confusion between Ji-gun and Hyun-ki. Ji-gun gets nervous at seeing her in this state. 7:45 p.m. Saturday: Hyun-ki tells his mother he is afraid of dying. Gyeong-ok pledges to save him somehow. Gyeong-ok tells Ji-gun he must take responsibility for her grandson’s death. Gyeong-ok pressures Ji-gun to try saving Hyun-ki.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD-TV on Oahu, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
